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VN16 MTK

2016 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,198 mi
Last recorded76,198 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 658,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 MTK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 76,198 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 76,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 73,485 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 73,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2024 68,815 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 68,447 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 67,084 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 67,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 66,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 59,968 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 59,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 52,285 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 35,509 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 29,058 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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VN16 MTK is a 2016 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2016 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 58,662 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN16 MTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda 6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VN16 MTK registered?

VN16 MTK is a 2016 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 July 2016.

Is VN16 MTK safe to buy?

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